A new beginning

Despite her typical confidence, her surety -- and there was no doubt in her mind that a future with Maverick was exactly what she wanted -- she knew they had no need to rush things. It was the first time in her life that the young Adravendi woman had experienced her heat, and though she didn't realize what she was going through, she knew she felt suddenly enthralled by Maverick. No, she'd been completely head over heels for him before, but this was different. Her pull to him was stronger, the desire welling inside her chest and making her very skin crawl as the Seracian Prince moved toward her, placing a kiss on the side of her mouth. She could hardly wait for the first night they spent together, in privacy, with no fear of interruption or intrusion. Perhaps tonight would be that night? She really ought to be returning to Valhalla, to ensure her father was faring well ... but no, Erani would be caring for him the best she was able, and Chrysanthe would surely be keeping everything else in order. If she was so desperately needed, most of Valhalla knew generally where to find her.

Without hesitation she loped alongside Maverick, content to simply bask in her presence. How her sister had not fallen for him, she was truly unsure -- but oh so grateful. Soon the vast expanse of land began to sprout up trees, tall and majestic swaying overhead. It was a lovely area, and certainly a place she hoped they would be able to find a den. She marveled at the various sights as they loped with ease and no great hurry through the trees, quietly observing the small group of cattle, wondering if the Seracian wolves had ever managed to take down any of them. She certainly had never feasted on a creature so large.

He soon came to a halt, before a perfectly space group of trees. She leaned forward, sniffing it apprehensively. It seemed empty, but certainly something had lived there once. "I think this could work," she observed, her voice giving away the slight excitement she felt. A few more careful steps were taken, her ivory-furred tail lashing behind her in unconstrained happiness. The entrance to the den was small, certainly not big enough for either of them to fit through, but it was likely the inside was larger... the mission of digging it out for both of them to fit comfortably in seemed a reasonable enough task. Epiphron took the lead, using her front paws to lash out at the dirt, aiming to push it away from the hole in the earth, rather than let it fall inside their potential home. It wasn't long before she was able to fit her head inside, blinking as she adjusted to the darkness.

"Empty," she stated matter-of-factly, turning to look for Maverick's reaction with a delicate grin.